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Personal Description:

I am an electric/acoustic guitarist with 16 years of experience. I have performed in various music settings and have been fortunate to perform across the UK and Europe including, Belgium, Germany and France. My main interests as a guitarist and musician include improvisation, song writing and transcribing music.

As well as having a passion for playing music, I also have a passion for teaching. I take great joy in seeing inexperienced students learn their first song and helping seasoned players reach the next level in their playing

I have taught at a number of colleges including Alton, Brighton and Fareham colleges, where I delivered music performance workshops. I also have extensive private and group teaching experience, ranging from ages 8 to 60!

I currently teach at Longsands College and for Northampton county council, working at various schools in the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire district. As well as working in colleges and schools, I teach privately to over 20 students

Tutoring Experience:

I have taught at a number of colleges including Alton, Brighton and fareham colleges, where I delivered music performance workshops. I also have extensive private and group teaching experience, ranging from ages 8 to 60!

I currently teach at Longsands College and for Northampton county council where I have written and teach the guitar syllabus and work at various schools in the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire district. As well as teaching privately

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Tutoring Approach:

My approach to teaching guitar is different from other teachers. i deliver a program that enables the absolute novice to play a song within the first 20 minutes of their first lesson and more experienced players to smash through those annoying plateaus. Every student receives sheet music, lesson plans, custom tracks and backing tracks designed to help them improve and execute techniques learnt in each lesson, as well as learning songs that put these techniques into practice.

My main goal as a tutor is to make learning the guitar an enjoyable and exciting experience!

Michael's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:

10

Total Positive Feedback:

10 Av. 5.00/5.00

MichaelFrom William (5/5): I recently spent six months trying to learn the guitar over the internet becoming more and more frustrated / despondent in the process. I didn't think I would need a Teacher but soon came to realise that making progress without any musical guidance would be an uphill struggle! In frustration I contacted First Tutors back in July and they put me in contact with Mike. At my first lesson I gave Mike a list of songs I wanted to play one of which he said he would have me playing within a few weeks, this I found hard to believe. Two months later I am learning my fourth song! Mike has dispelled any concerns I had about the difficulty of learning this instrument giving me confidence, belief and much needed direction. I cannot recommend Mike enough, he is a very talented musician capable of imparting his knowledge and enthusiasm in a way that gives his students confidence to play.

Reply from: Michael: Thank you William

MichaelFrom Tom (5/5): Mike is an extremely talented guitarist/ teacher with a vibrant enthusiastic teaching style. He is very personable and easy to get along with, and eager to offer advice and help in anyway he can. In just a few weeks he made a huge impact on my playing and has brought my confidence on leaps and bounds. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone thinking of learning the guitar or to anyone who wants someone with a wealth of talent and knowledge to help improve on their playing. Cannot speak highly enough of him, 10/10!

Reply from: Michael: Thanks Tom. That means alot. You are a great player

MichaelFrom Margaret (5/5): I find Michael a charming young man with excellent manners. He has a very friendly approach to teaching. I am a beginner, and he has helped me find my confidence in just a few weeks.

MichaelFrom Colin (5/5): A very good, professional teacher, highly recommended.

MichaelFrom Andrew (5/5): For me, if I can't immediately relate to a guitar teacher, the subsequent lessons can be a laborious. Mike is one of the most personable guys I've met. He didn't arrive with a preset agenda and the first assessment lesson proved very valuable in terms of our start point. Mike really listens and gives you a good variety of content in his lessons, based around what you would like to learn mixed with some fun with what you can play. It's all at your own pace, so those of us with busy working lives can take it as slow or as quickly as time permits, which is great. Mike is very talented and adaptable and will go through things as many times as needed, plus will work out any music you want and provide you with notation and video clips as well as more standardized lesson materials. I am enjoying my lessons, which I hadn't really done previously and my playing is starting to show some benefits. I really hope I can progress more, but I am confident Mike will be able to help me with that. I can absolutely recommend Mike and certainly for my (intermediate needs {with big gaps in theory etc}). I'm sure you will feel the same after being introduced. Cheers Andrew

Reply from: Michael: Thanks Andrew. You are a fantastic player!

MichaelFrom Nick (5/5): I am so delighted to have found Michael - he's brilliant. Not only a very talented guitarist but his teaching is brilliant too. It's fun and exciting, giving you the confidence to get to the next level. The sheet music and videos he provides all add to the experience. Highly recommended!

MichaelFrom Laura (5/5): I'm currently really enjoying my lessons with Mike. He makes it really easy to learn and go at your own pace. Our lessons are always fun and I think it's important to listen as well as play during lessons so I always enjoy hearing Mike play. It's very inspiring and keeps me motivated to keep playing. I am often busy throughout the week and sometimes don't get time to practice as much as I like but Mike is very easy going which really fits my learning so I don't feel forced to pick it up, now I've learnt just to pick it up naturally! Definitely would recommend Mike, he's cool!

MichaelFrom Wayne (5/5): As a primary school teacher, I feel well-qualified to know what qualities a good teacher should possess and Michael fits the bill admirably. He is patient, supportive and innovative, as well as being knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
He is also a thoroughly pleasant guy.
I would recommend him, without hesitation, as being an ideal guitar tutor for any age group from 6 to 106.

MichaelFrom Kenneth (5/5): i am starting to learn the guitar from scratch, and michael put me at ease straight away.
we have already struck up a good rapport , and his method of teaching is very professional and he seems to understand what the pupils strengths and weaknesses are in a very short time.
so any potential guitar pupil reading this please be assured , and look no further , michael is very highly recommended ,
ken stacey

MichaelFrom Julie (5/5): I really enjoyed my first lesson. Michael's approach is very rewarding as you get to put into practice what you learn and play music- even if it's just one note. Loved it!